Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
For the
Electric Pasta Cookers Including Options
Covering Models
PPE14-L, PE14, and RSE14
Pitco Frialator, Inc., P.O. Box 501, Jct I-89 & I-93 Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304
(800) 258-3708 • (603) 225-6684 • FAX (603) 225-8497
MTS # PF35-02 Pitco Frialator #L20-093 Original Rev. Date 08/01/94
NOTICES
There are three different types of notices that you should be familiar with, a NOTICE, CAUTION,
and WARNING. A NOTICE is a special note used to call attention to a particularly important point.
CAUTION is used to point out a procedure or operation which may cause equipment damage. The
WARNING notice is the most important of the three because it warns of an operation that may cause
personal injury. Please familiarize yourself with your new cooker before operating it and heed the
notices throughout this manual. The WARNINGS are listed below and on the following pages for
your review prior to operating the cooker.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance of your cooker can cause
property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing, operating, or servicing this
equipment
.
THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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WARNING
The cooker must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes. If local codes do not apply, follow the requirements of
National Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.
WARNING
This cooker is equipped with a three prong safety plug. This safety plug
protects operators from electrical shock in the event of an equipment malfunction. DO NOT remove the grounding (third) prong from this plug.
WARNING
Be sure the heating elements are COMPLETELY covered with water before
turning the cooker on.
WARNING
The cooker must be disconnected from the facility power supply before
servicing or cleaning the cooker.
WARNING
DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE PRESENT
NEVER remove fuses from the cooker until the cooker is disconnected
from the facility power supply.
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Table of Contents
Section Title Page
Safety Notice
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ i
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................iii
List of Figures................................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1: General Information and Installation ................................................................. 1-1
1.1 INSPECTING YOUR NEW COOKER ............................................................................ 1-1
1.2 ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING........................................................................................1-2
1.2.1 Leg Installation and Adjustment...................................................................................1-2
1.2.2 Basket Lift Access ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1.3 INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................1-3
1.3.1 Installation Clearances.................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.2 Plumbing Connections..................................................................................................1-3
1.3.2.1 Water Inlet Connections .........................................................................................1-3
1.3.2.2 Drainage Connections.............................................................................................1-3
1.3.3 Electrical Connection ...................................................................................................1-4
1.3.4 Ventilation and Fire Safety Systems ............................................................................1-5
1.3.4.1 Fire Fighting System ..............................................................................................1-5
1.3.4.2 Ventilation .............................................................................................................. 1-5
1.3.5 Inspection......................................................................................................................1-6
1.4 INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS ...............................................................................................1-6
1.4.1 Visual Checks ............................................................................................................... 1-7
1.4.2 Filling the Pasta Cooker ...............................................................................................1-7
1.4.3 Initial Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 1-7
1.5 HIGH LIMIT SWITCH .....................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Operating Instructions .........................................................................................2-1
2.1 FILLING THE COOKER.................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 COOKER START-UP....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 COOKING ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 COOKER SHUTDOWN ...................................................................................................2-2
2.5 ELECTRIC POWER FAILURE .......................................................................................2-2
2.6 DAILY CLEANING..........................................................................................................2-2
2.7 WEEKLY CLEANING .....................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3: Maintenance, Adjustments, and Service.............................................................3-1
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Table of Contents
Section Title Page
3.1 THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION ....................................................................................3-1
3.2 CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES......................................................................... 3-1
3.3 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3.1 Basket Lift Lubrication................................................................................................. 3-2
3.4 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................3-3
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1-1 Electrical Requirements For Pasta Perfect Cooker Models............................................... 1-5
1-2 Ventilation and Fire Safety References .............................................................................1-6
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